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Neurotrophin-mediated rapid signaling in the central nervous system: Mechanisms and functions

  • Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

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Abstract

Neurotrophins regulate growth, survival, and differentiation of central neurons. In addition to the "classical" effects that are relatively slow neurotrophins also elicit rapid signaling that modulates a variety of cellular functions such as membrane excitability, synaptic transmission, and activity-dependent synaptic plasticity. These rapid actions are mediated mainly through the interaction of Trk receptors with ion channels and ionotropic receptors in the plasma membrane.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)70-78
Number of pages9
JournalPhysiology
Volume20
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2005
Externally publishedYes

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